Old Hickory Soldiers receive combat patch [Image 1 of 4]

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

07.19.2009

Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander Capt. Timothy Trull, from Hope Mills, N.C., stands at parade rest before a combat patch ceremony, July 19. In front of Trull is a stack of "Old Hickory" patches, which were presented to Soldiers of the Clinton, N.C., based company. The Soldiers are part of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team at Forward Operating Base Falcon. The North Carolina National Guard Soldiers are allowed to wear the patches on their right sleeves, signifying that they have deployed to a combat theater.